A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t.

A tech company released a new tablet with a detachable keyboard for work and entertainmentA river in the midwest overflowed its banks causing damage to homes and farmland

A study found that listening to upbeat music improves mood and energy levelsThe government passed a law to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes to minorsA museum offered free guided tours for school groups to teach kids about history

A local café started serving cold-brew coffee made with beans from a local roasterResearchers developed a new type of solar panel that can be integrated into building materials

The railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for passengers who book in advance

A new TV drama became a social media sensation with millions of viewers tweeting about itTrack and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet

Study reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity ratesFlorist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangements

Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residentsBook publisher announces new children’s book series about environmental conservation

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• ·A school district started a summer school program for students needing extra academic support
• ·A construction company began work on a new apartment building that will include 200 affordable units
• ·Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that break down oil
• ·Volunteer group distributes food and supplies to families affected by wildfires
• ·A city added more public trash cans in downtown areas to reduce littering
• ·A tennis player won their 23rd Grand Slam title becoming the oldest champion in the sport’s history
• ·A airline offered discounted tickets for families traveling during school breaks
• ·A major airline added new direct flights to tropical destinations for winter travelers
• ·The local museum hosted a night at the museum event with special tours and activities
• ·Travel magazine lists top 10 hidden gem destinations for travelers
• ·Archaeologists uncovered ancient pottery fragments in a rural village in central Europe
• ·The national tennis team won a major international tournament for the first time
• ·A fashion store donated 10% of its monthly sales to a local women’s shelter
• ·Toy store hosts character meet and greet event for kids during weekend
• ·A sports league changed its playoff format to include more teams
• ·A new art gallery opened in the downtown area featuring contemporary art